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TBDOCKHDPBC

Thunderbolt™ Laptop Docking Station with HDMI® or Mini DisplayPort and Gigabit Ethernet

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Table of ContentsProduct Diagram ....................................................................................1

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ............................................................................................2Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 2

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Operation ................................................................................................5Windows ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Mac OS .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Supported Video Resolutions ..............................................................10

Specifications ..........................................................................................10

Technical Support ..................................................................................12

Warranty Information ............................................................................12

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Product Diagram

Front View

Rear View

USB 3.0

3.5mm Microphone3.5mm Headphone

USB 3.0

Thunderbolt

HDMI

Gigabit Ethernet

DC Jack

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Introduction

Packaging Contents• 1 x Thunderbolt Docking Station

• 1 x 1m Thunderbolt Cable

• 1 x Stand (w/ screws)

• 4 x Rubber Feet

• 1 x Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU)

• 1 x Installation CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements• Thunderbolt-enabled computer system with available Thunderbolt port

• Available AC electrical outlet

• Windows® 8 (32/64-bit,) 7 (32/64) or Mac OS 10.8.3 or later

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Installation1. Connect the included power adapter from an AC electrical outlet to the

Thunderbolt Docking Station.

2. Connect the Docking Station to the computer using the included Thunderbolt cable. Both Windows and Mac systems should automatically detect and install the required drivers.

3. Connect an HDMI, Thunderbolt or Mini-DisplayPort display to the docking station and power it on. The connected display will be detected as a secondary display to your laptop by default (this can be adjusted in your display settings).

Note: When connected to a Thunderbolt display, the HDMI port can be used simultaneously to add a maximum of two displays through the dock (provided that your laptop system hardware can support dual external displays, through the Thunderbolt connection).

For single display configurations, connect one HDMI, DisplayPort or Thunderbolt monitor to the dock.

For dual display configurations, connect one HDMI monitor and one Thunderbolt monitor (Not applicable for DisplayPort monitors) simultaneously to the dock.

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4. Connect your LAN, audio, USB and Thunderbolt peripherals as desired. Note: After following the above connection instructions, the dock should be ready to use. In the event that some drivers are not able to auto-install on your system, please use the following instructions to complete the installation.

Windows1. Insert the provided CD into your CD/ DVD drive.

2. Select Open folder to view files from the Autoplay menu. If Autoplay is disabled on your system, browse to your CD/DVD drive to view the files.

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Ethernet1. Browse to the \Windows\ethernet folder on the disc and choose either the 32bit or

64bit folder, depending on your operating system.

2. Double-click the ProWINxx.exe application.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

USB1. Browse to the \Windows\usb\3.5.100.0a folder on the disc.

2. Double-click the FLUSB3.0-3.5.100.0.exe application.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Mac OS EthernetNote: Website drivers are designed for Mac OS 10.8.3 to 10.8.5. For OS 10.9 Mavericks users, the drivers will be automatically installed through your operating system. Please ensure your operating system is updated to the latest package.

If the drivers have not automatically installed in Mac OS 10.9 please contact StarTech.com technical support (www.startech.com/support) for further installation instructions.

1. Browse to www.startech.com/TBDOCKHDPBC

2. Click on the Drivers & Downloads Tab and download the “Intel_I210.zip” driver

3. Extract the driver package

4. Browse to the extracted \Intel_I210\Mac 10.8\ethernet folder

5. Double-click the I210_ML_131002.pkg application

6. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the installation

OperationWindowsDisplay SettingsConfiguring the image being displayed by the monitor(s) that are connected to the Thunderbolt Docking Station can be done in one of two ways:

Note: The default resolution setting in Extend mode is: 1920 x 1080p * 32-bit.

a) Right-click on a blank area of the desktop, select Screen Resolution.

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b) Right-click the DisplayLink tray icon ( ) in the system notification area.

Screen Rotation4 options are available: 0°(Normal), 90° (Left), 180° (Upside-Down), 270° (Right) when used with the Extended or Primary display modes. It is a useful function for some rotatable display devices.

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Notebook Monitor Off Sets the monitor on the USB Docking Station to the main display and turns off the screen of the laptop. NOTE: This function works only when one add-on monitor is connected.

Optimize For Video Optimize video playback when using Windows 7/8. Regular text may appear blurry while this mode is enabled.

Fit to TV When using Extended Mode, if the Windows Desktop screen is not completely visible on the TV/Monitor, this option can be used to adjust the size of the Windows Desktop.

NOTE: This option will only work while using Extended Mode. If using Mirror Mode, selecting this will automatically change the adapter to Extended Mode. This mode cannot be used at the same time as the Screen Rotation feature.

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A red border will appear on the Extended screen that will show the size of the new Windows Desktop. Use the horizontal and vertical + and - buttons to manually adjust the size to properly fit the screen.

NOTE: Holding the CTRL key while making adjustments allow for finer control.

Mac OSDisplay SettingsConfiguring the image being displayed by the monitor(s) that are connected to the Thunderbolt Docking Station can be done in one of two ways:

NOTE: The default resolution setting in Extend mode is: 1920 x 1080p * 32-bit.

a. Click Displays in the System Preferences menu, then select Screen Resolution.

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b. Click the Displays icon ( ) in the top right corner, then select Open Displays Preferences

Screen RotationSelect the desired display rotation for the connected monitor in Extend Mode here:

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Supported Video ResolutionsResolution Refresh Rate

720 x 480 60 Hz

720 x 576 50 Hz

1280 x 720p 50/60 Hz

1920 x 1080p 50/60 Hz

2560 x 1440 *(Thunderbolt / Mini-DisplayPort only) 50/60 Hz

SpecificationsHost Interface Thunderbolt

Chipset Intel - CactusRidge_4C (Thunderbolt)

Intel - WGI210AT (LAN)

Fresco Logic - FL1100-EX (USB 3.0)

Parade Technologies - PS181 (Display)

Parade Technologies - PS8339B (Display)

NXP - CBTL05023 (Thunderbolt)

Texas Instruments - PCM2912A (Audio)

Supported Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

Connectors 2 x Thunderbolt™ Female

1 x HDMI Female

1 x RJ-45 Female

3 x USB3.0 type A Female

2 x 3.5 mm Mini-Jack Female

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LED Indicator(s) 1 x Power

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)

10 Gbps (Thunderbolt)

1 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)

Maximum Digital Resolution 2560x1440 (Thunderbolt / Mini DisplayPort)

1920x1080 (HDMI)

Audio Support Yes (2-channel stereo, mic)

Compatible Networks 10/100/1000 Mbps

Ethernet Full Duplex Support Yes

Auto MDIX Yes

Power Adapter 12V, 5A

Enclosure Material Aluminum and Plastic

Operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

Humidity 5-95% RH

Dimensions (L x W x H) 124 x 70 x 189 mm

Weight 411 g

Compatible Operating Systems Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64)

Mac OS 10.8.3 or later

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